Video Resources and Recordings

The Virginia War Memorial provides a variety of free video resources for educators and learners of all ages. Since 2020, the staff has worked to make learning materials available online for remote learning. Here, we invite you to view the award-winning documentary series Virginians at War, see recordings of all of the Memorial’s past Livestream programs, and enjoy special educator-created videos targeted for the classroom.

View our Welcome Film, “Lives Worth Knowing:”

Please contact our Education Department at education@vawarmemorial.org with any questions about resources, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay up-to-date on new films.

Memorial Director Dr. Clay Mountcastle interviews Navy Veteran Phillips Jones for the newest documentary “One Week in October,” produced in partnership with Blue Ridge PBS which premiered in October 2023.

RESOURCES

The Virginia War Memorial Foundation’s award-winning Virginians at War documentary series is now streaming for free on YouTube and Vimeo. Educators may request a DVD set of the Memorial’s films free of charge. Please contact: education@vawarmemorial.org

VIEW FULL LIST OF VIRGINIANS AT WAR FILMS (with descriptions)

VIEW FULL LIST OF VIRGINIANS AT WAR FILMS (Titles Only)

The latest documentary film, One Week in October, was produced in partnership with Blue Ridge PBS and premiered in October 2023.

AWARDS:

Our Education Team hosts several online programs each month, and recordings are subsequently posted online. Programs include special series including “Salute to Service” and “Eyewitness to History,” in addition to lessons and lectures from VWM staff and guest speakers.

upcoming Livestreams

Click for links to all livestream recordings

Enjoy playlists of each of our monthly series on Vimeo as well:

See the recordings of our full-day program, “World War II: The Air War” (June 16, 2021)

 

Resources are sorted by conflict:

Early War (pre-WWII) Resources
World War II Resources
Korean War Resources
Vietnam War Resources
Cold War Resources
Global War on Terrorism Resources
Resources on General Military History (not conflict specific)
Activities for Children 

Looking for some additional reading material? Enjoy VWM Director Clay Mountcastle discussing his favorite books on Military History:
Great Books on War Part I
Great Books on War Part II

Are you an educator and looking for something to support your lessons in the classroom? Please contact our Education Department at education@vawarmemorial.org and let us know what we can do to support you.